A woman has been charged after she allegedly spat in the face of her treating doctor at Hornsby earlier this week.
\nOn Monday 13 April 2020, a 35-year-old woman was admitted to a hospital in Hornsby where she was seeking treatment for a large laceration to her arm.
\nThe treating emergency physician commenced treatment to her wound when she allegedly spat in his face and became aggressive.
\nThe doctor called for assistance and the woman was treated before being released.
\nThe incident was reported to officers at Kuring Gai Police Area Command and inquiries commenced.
\nAbout 7pm yesterday (Tuesday 14 April 2020), officers attended a home in Hornsby where they arrested the woman.
\nShe was taken to Hornsby Police Station where she was charged with common assault.
\nShe was given strict conditional bail and will appear in Hornsby Local Court on Wednesday 1 July 2020.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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